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Sick killer's boasts of machete murder from cell

Sick killer's boasts of machete murder from cell

A teenager, today jailed for life for murder, recorded lyrics while on remand saying he 'should have killed more people'

Cat found 250 miles from home

Cat found 250 miles from home

A six-year-old tomcat who has been missing since February is stranded in Kent due to lockdown rules after being found.

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Schools refuse to let primary pupils back on June 1

Schools refuse to let primary pupils back on June 1

Three primary schools in Kent have told parents they will not be opening on June 1 to let Year 1 and 6 pupils back into class.

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Nine migrant boats intercepted

Nine migrant boats intercepted

About 65 migrants have been met by Border Force boats in the channel.

University to continue with virtual learning next year

University to continue with virtual learning next year

A Kent university is preparing to continue delivering online lectures at the start of the next academic year.

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Surgery after dog swallows corn-on-the-cob

Surgery after dog swallows corn-on-the-cob

A pet charity helped save French bulldog Krug after he helped himself to a corn on the cob at a barbecue.

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Exclusive: Police to sell off county headquarters

Exclusive: Police to sell off county headquarters

Kent Police is to sell off its headquarters and relocate all staff, KentOnline can reveal.

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Controversial 725-home development approved

Controversial 725-home development approved

In a highly charged meeting, plans to convert a 'Grade 1' arable field into homes were given the go ahead.

Another scorcher - but thunderstorms may follow

Another scorcher - but thunderstorms may follow

Kent is set for another day of sunny weather - but forecasters have warned thunderstorms may follow this afternoon.

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£5m pie factory and farmers' market plans revealed

£5m pie factory and farmers' market plans revealed

At least 30 jobs are expected to be created at a new pie factory in Kent, while plans have also been unveiled for a modernised farmers' market.

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'Lockdown has let me get to know my kids'

'Lockdown has let me get to know my kids'

More time with the kids, less time on the commute and a better work life balance are all reasons people might choose to continue working from home.

The stories behind Kent's huge chalk landmarks

The stories behind Kent's huge chalk landmarks

Looking out over the county, Kent's man-made chalk landmarks have caught the eye for generations, but not everyone knows the history behind them.

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Emergency services shut road after fight

Emergency services shut road after fight

Police and ambulance services closed a road after a fight involving men armed with baseball bats or crowbars.

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'Women must be given voice during Covid-19 crisis'

'Women must be given voice during Covid-19 crisis'

A Kent MP has called on the Prime Minister to ensure 'more female voices at the top of government' to bring about better representation for women.

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Detectives renew appeal after man found dead

Detectives renew appeal after man found dead

Detectives investigating after a body was found at a house have again appealed for witnesses to come forward.

'Is it safe for mum to live in a care home?'

'Is it safe for mum to live in a care home?'

A care helpline is offering advice to those worried about where it's best for elderly relatives to be during the pandemic.

Teaching assistant and pupil test positive for coronavirus

Teaching assistant and pupil test positive for coronavirus

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed at a special needs school which has been working with Public Health England to make the building safe

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Castle car park wall damaged after collision

Castle car park wall damaged after collision

Parts of a wall next to a castle were knocked down after a vehicle is reported to have driven into it.

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Speeding driver jailed after causing death of young father

Speeding driver jailed after causing death of young father

A driver speeding at 140mph on the M2 has been jailed for causing the death of a young father.

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Thousands flock to beaches as temperatures soar

Thousands flock to beaches as temperatures soar

Beaches in Kent filled up with people making the most of lockdown being eased on the hottest day of the year so far.

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'Kent could be frontline for virus if lorry drivers aren't tested'

'Kent could be frontline for virus if lorry drivers aren't tested'

A councillor has said not testing lorry drivers entering ports for Covid-19 could risk making Kent the "frontline" for the disease.

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Lockdown party broken up by police

Lockdown party broken up by police

A party, which flouted lockdown rules by having extra visitors from other households, was broken up by police who gave them social distancing advice

Hospital closed as ceiling collapse forces patients out

Hospital closed as ceiling collapse forces patients out

Patients have been relocated to other units after extensive damage was caused by a burst water pipe.

Man jailed for coughing in police officer's face

Man jailed for coughing in police officer's face

An aggressive yob who suggested he might have coronavirus before coughing in a police officer's face has been put behind bars just two days later.

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Mile-long queues for drive-thrus

Mile-long queues for drive-thrus

Customers turned up en-masse to brave lengthy queues at newly-reopened McDonald's drive-thru outlets.

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Coffee and burger joint to open

Coffee and burger joint to open

The shop will be shared by two separate businesses as it welcomes customers back to order deliveries and takeaway.

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Was loud bang a sonic boom?

Was loud bang a sonic boom?

A loud bang that sounded like an explosion was heard across the east Kent coast and the reason for it has still not been comfirmed

Highly controversial development debate tonight

Highly controversial development debate tonight

A 725-home development with 1,100 objections is to be discussed tonight at a planning meeting and is set for approval.

Designer breaks bed sheet world record

Designer breaks bed sheet world record

An inventor from Kent has beaten the world record for the time it takes to change bed sheets with his new re-designed version.

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Date confirmed for new airport decision

Date confirmed for new airport decision

It was revealed yesterday a decision expected on a key airport was delayed, the government has now confirmed when it will finally learn its fate.

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